Skate is one of the ocean’s quiet treasures, humble, sustainable, and full of surprises. Skate wings are the cut most cooks recognize, prized for their delicate strands and buttery texture, with a sweet, scallop-like flavor that seafood lovers cherish. The flavors tell the story of a fish that rewards curiosity and careful cooking. Caught in cold, temperate waters and harvested responsibly in well-managed fisheries, skate offers clean flavor and remarkable versatility. Its me

Certain cooking techniques that feel almost magical, not because they’re trendy, but because they’ve stood the test of millennia. Salt-baking a whole fish is one method. Imagine: a whole fish, wrapped in a cocoon of coarse sea salt, roasted until the flesh inside becomes impossibly moist, tender, and aromatic. When you crack open the hardened crust, after a soft plume of steam escapes, a perfectly cooked fish is revealed, that requires almost nothing to shine. This method isn

One of our Harvester crew members, Courtney, the friendly face who carefully processes our landings, packing and freezing them within hours to preserve their freshness, recently shared a photo of a mackerel dish she made for her family. I immediately asked her to share the recipe, which we’re thrilled to feature here. Courtney just purchased her first fishing boat and is working toward her state license to fish for mackerel, a fitting milestone for someone so dedicated to our

While risotto looks fancy, it’s essentially a comfort food in Italy, especially in the northern regions like Lombardy and Veneto. Traditionally, it’s served as a first course ( primo piatto ), though hearty versions with seafood like lobster often stand as a full meal. Opening the refrigerator and finding a batch of live lobsters staring back at me was always a summer surprise. It usually happened around the 4th of July, thanks to an old-fashioned barter with a local lobsterm

There’s something special about flounder, or fluke, as I’ve always known it. It brings back memories of coming in from a day of weir fishing to Stage Harbor, the air filled with salt and sun, families and fishermen alike drifting in small skiffs with hand lines over the rails. The harbor would be alive. Sailboats, catboats, and working boats crossing paths as they came through the channel. I can still picture small skiffs bobbing gently with someone hauling up a shimmering fl

FRIED DOGFISH : It’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Fall is festival time for us on Cape Cod. Nothing compares to the Love Live Local Fest in Hyannis or the Oyster Festival in Wellfleet — except, of course, Chatham’s Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is pretty special for the Harvesters.  We had the opportunity to serve up Chatham’s best seafood alongside Elwood’s Raw Bar and Chatham Shellfish Company,  two hometown favorites. It felt like a mini seafood festival within

The ease of enjoying premium tuna steaks, toro and poke at home this season comes from the dedication of Chatham Harvesters fishing...

Some flavor pairings feel effortless—like they were always meant to be. This is one of them. Pan-seared sea scallops and caramelized...

EASY TO MAKE: Baked Summer Flounder Caught fresh from the waters of Nantucket Sound by Chatham Harvesters Cooperative members Captain...

Grilling whole fish like black sea bass is a fantastic way to enjoy its mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture. Here’s a...

Dick and Susan, longtime Chatham Harvesters’ Fish Share members, are passionate bluefish anglers who live for the thrill of casting into...

As a Chatham Harvesters Fish Share member, you get so much more than Cape Cod’s freshest seafood — you get an unforgettable experience....

This Grilled Bluefish Collar recipe was inspired by Chatham Harvesters' recent trip to Portland, Oregon for the 3rd Annual Local Catch...

This herbaceous vinaigrette is a bright, elegant nod to classic Béarnaise—full of fresh tarragon and shallot, lifted with white wine...

Nothing says Spring like the arrival of mackerel in Nantucket Sound. Fishing boats typically catch the fish with a rod and reel jig,...

Fish share member Bob Maloney reached out to us with a request for fish frames to build his own fish stock for a chowder. He cooked up a...

Looking for the perfect dish to warm up a cool spring evening or jazz up your Sunday brunch? Fish pie is your cozy, crowd-pleasing...

Here’s a decadent & zesty tartar sauce that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor—perfect for pairing with Chatham Harvesters’...

Steaming fish is one of the best ways to preserve its essential nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Unlike...

This recipe was provided by Fish Share Member Rich Kendall who cooks with high heat over firepits at events and celebrations. He brought...